The hero of Pride Rock stands ready to be sketched, and this tutorial covers how to draw adult Simba in his full-grown king form. After years living with Timon and Pumbaa, Simba returns to The Lion King story as a powerful lion who must face Scar and reclaim his rightful throne.
Drawing Adult Simba
This guide contains 12 steps that walk you through building Simba’s heroic figure from basic construction lines to the full colored illustration!
Adult Simba’s Appearance
- Large red-brown mane flowing around his face and chest
- Golden-orange fur covering his muscular body
- Amber eyes with a calm, confident expression
- Standing pose with head turned toward the viewer
- Strong legs with cream-colored paw fur
- Long tail with dark brown tuft at the end
- Lighter underbelly visible in this side view
Adult Simba’s design mirrors his father Mufasa, though with subtle differences in mane shape and facial features. To see Simba’s journey from the beginning, check the young Simba tutorial. His queen Nala makes a great companion piece if you want to draw the royal couple together.
Color Coding in This Tutorial
Each step adds new elements. Follow the colors to track your progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Adult Simba: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Share Your Simba Artwork!
That completes the tutorial on how to draw adult Simba with his majestic mane and heroic stance. The mane requires patience since it takes up much of the composition, but the final result captures his kingly presence. Drop your comments below and share links to your finished drawings!
it was amasing when i was after drawing
it was easy peasy
PLEASE DRAW ADULT KIARA FROM THE LION KING
I’ve already drawn her. So it will be published soon
could you draw sarabi from the lion king please?